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WELCOME to CKC – London’s sea kayaking club

WHAT: Thames Taster Session
An introductory session with an opportunity to try paddling in sea kayaks on the Thames, on the day, with no tide, aimed at those with zero or very little Kayaking experience.

N.B. registrations for more than 1 session per day per person will be invalid. Entries with invalid name or phone number will be removed.

To secure your place you need to pay £10 in advance by bank transfer to CKC account (HSBC Sort code 4O O2 32 & Acc # 7l526596 & reference your payment with your name & Taster day). We will check if payments have been made at the end of August and 14 September.

If the session you are interested in – is full please email info@chelseakayakclub.co.uk to go on a waiting list with your preferred session time(s). We will email you if we can release more places.

We are a membership club and the sessions are run by experienced members/volunteers.

Please sign-up if you would like a place. To sign up add your name & valid phone number, click on Register, then the webpage should re-load showing your name. Then pay to keep your place. Phone numbers are asked for in case we need to contact you.

Please wear clothes & shoes you are happy will get wet, bring a waterproof bag to keep your valuables dry when kayaking, and if you own waterproof trousers please bring them to wear in the kayak.

Please bring a change of clothes in case you get wet that you can put on after the session.

Guest paddlers need to sign a guest registration form.

Follow any specific instructions that are given by the session leader, such as getting on the water and group management.

Please look after any kit that is borrowed – treat it as if it is your own.

Bringing a bottle of water and a snack.

Even when in a group with an experienced paddler, everyone on the river is responsible for their own safety, keeping a look out and navigating in a correct manner to avoid collisions or causing a collision, etc.

Failure to comply with Port of London Authority rules can result in you being fined £5,000.

Paddling on the tidal Thames is not suitable for beginners. (29th September the Thames is not tidal.)